---
title: "Injection Equipment Paraphernalia"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000507788"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000507788.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2018-03-19"
---

# Injection Equipment Paraphernalia

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000507788

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Injection Equipment Paraphernalia" contract initiated by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) located in Edinburgh, UK. This process is currently in the Award stage, following an open procurement method where the tender was active until 25th September 2017. The total value of the contract is approximately £5.5 million, with specific lots for individual paraphernalia items and single-use equipment packs having been awarded on 23rd January 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the health sector, particularly those specialising in medical supplies and equipment for intravenous drug users. Companies that provide latex-free items, comply with CE marking requirements, and possess ISO9001 certification will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the requirement for community benefits suggests that suppliers who can demonstrate their contributions to social and economic objectives may enhance their competitiveness in the bidding process.

## Notice

Individual items and needle and syringe packs with agreed to be issued to Intravenous drug users.. Paraphernalia to include but not exclusive to - pre-injection wipes, Citric Acid Ascorbic Acid, filters, sharps bins and spoons

### Lot Information

Individual Paraphernalia Items

Individual injection equipment paraphernalia for intravenous drug users

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Single Use Equipment Packs

Single Use Injection Equipment Packs for intravenous drug users and Injection and Performance Enhancing Drug Packs for intravenous steroid drug users

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314182 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | £5,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141123 - Sharps containers
- 33141310 - Syringes
- 33141320 - Medical needles

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314182
- 21 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293215

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293215
  Injection Equipment Paraphernalia - Individual items and needle and syringe packs with agreed to be issued to Intravenous drug users.. Paraphernalia to include but not exclusive to - pre-injection wipes, Citric Acid Ascorbic Acid, filters, sharps bins and spoons
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314182
  Injection Equipment Paraphernalia - Individual items and needle and syringe packs with agreed to be issued to Intravenous drug users.. Paraphernalia to include but not exclusive to - pre-injection wipes, Citric Acid Ascorbic Acid, filters, sharps bins and spoons

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000507788
- https://publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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